Implementation of long-term alliances with ASU for optimized business and user experiences

NW Neighborhoods

The NW Neighborhoods area is bounded by Loop 202 on the north, Broadway Road on the South, Priest Drive to the west and McClintock Drive to the east. A key focus here is maintaining the area’s historic and cultural uniqueness in the face of the city’s rapid development.

Specific elements include:

Prehistoric and cultural preservation, including a streamlined review and city-wide communication process for historical and archeological considerations

Ensuring the continuing preservation of historic and culturally significant properties, such as garden-style apartments

Implementing a program to include properties on the Tempe Historic Property Register and the National Register of Historic Places

In cooperation with Salt River Project and ASU, promote awareness of existing canals and maintain SRP’s flood irrigation services

Presentation

To maximize opportunities for public to take part in the draft proposal unveiling, the city will host two sessions on Tuesday at the Tempe Transportation Center, 200 E. 5th St.

The first has an open house from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., with the presentation taking place at noon.

The second open house is from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., featuring the presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Tempe has invested significant time and effort into developing the plan. To date, according to the project website, the city has received more than 4,000 contributions as part of its 2016-2017 public participation process. After the next round of public comment, a revised proposal will go before City Council early next year.